More than 100 companies are demonstrating their next generation communications technology and solutions at an international telecom show that opened today (May 17) in Abu Dhabi.

The fourth edition of Mecom, a leading communications for enterprise trade show and conference, will run until May 19 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (Adnec).

“Abu Dhabi is the ideal location because it has now unveiled its vision for 2030, that bodes well for the ICT industry, especially infrastructure,” said Jim Meltz, group director of IIR Middle East, organiser of Mecom.

“Exhibition space has increased 50 per cent as the inevitable innovation and technological developments in the regional telecommunications industry continue to attract overseas interest.”

“Some 42 per cent of exhibitors are new to the region, while pre-registered visitor numbers are up 20 per cent on 2009, so we are anticipating a very busy show, ” added Meltz.

Director general of the TRA, Mohamed Nasser Al Ghanim, said: “Mecom is a vital exhibition for participants not only to gain exposure but to present their strategies to their stakeholders.”

“The TRA believes that events like Mecom are the best way to present its vision in a transparent way to create an environment in which the UAE's ICT sector will emerge as a global leader,” added Al Ghanim.

A highlight of this year’s show comes courtesy of CommScope, which is exhibiting its next-generation Systimax 360 Solutions platform, which has set the standard for performance and reliability with intelligent infrastructure solutions.

Running alongside the event will be the Abu Dhabi Telecoms CEO summit with more than 35 operators represented. – TradeArabia News Service